Finance IT Transformation Director (AI, SAP & Automation)

Merck & Co.

Rahway (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 232,000 - 365,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid holidays
Vacation
Sick days

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking an Executive Director, IT Finance Lead to shape the global Finance technology strategy. You will lead AI, data, and automation initiatives across FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Order-to-Cash, aligning roadmaps with enterprise controls and SOX requirements.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership and cross-functional partnership in a hybrid work environment. The position requires 15+ years in IT leadership within a regulated, global enterprise, with deep SAP experience and a

Qualifications

  • Proven track record driving enterprise Finance transformation with AI, data, and automation.
  • 15+ years IT leadership in a global enterprise environment.
  • Experience with financial systems supporting treasury, taxes, FP&A and financial reporting.
  • Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and vendor governance skills.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted strategic partner to Finance leaders, translating priorities into an integrated technology and AI strategy.
  • Lead the AI transformation of the Finance function, identifying high-value opportunities and scaling AI-enabled capabilities.
  • Shape and maintain the global Finance technology roadmap, balancing transformation and compliance.
  • Own the Finance products through their lifecycle; set the product vision and roadmaps.

Skills

Strategic leadership
Stakeholder management
Change management
Business acumen
Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

SAP FICO
HANA
OneSource
Wall Street Suite
SAP BDC Seamless Planning

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking an Executive Director, IT Finance Lead to shape the global Finance technology strategy. You will lead AI, data, and automation initiatives across FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Order-to-Cash, aligning roadmaps with enterprise controls and SOX requirements.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership and cross-functional partnership in a hybrid work environment. The position requires 15+ years in IT leadership within a regulated, global enterprise, with deep SAP experience and a

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